Creamy Maple Pecan Delight Pie
This Pecan Cream Pie is a perfect fusion of textures and flavors, featuring a rich cream cheese filling with subtle maple notes, topped with crunchy pecans. With its simple no-bake approach, it’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve.
A wonderful addition to any dessert spread, this pie brings together creamy smoothness with the nutty warmth of pecans, creating a treat that’s ideal for holiday celebrations. Serve chilled and watch this pie become the highlight of your dessert table!
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups pecans finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Blind Bake the Pie Crust:
- Prepare the pie crust by blind baking it according to the package directions. Allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.
Whip the Cream:
- In a small bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Prepare the Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, brown sugar, salt, and maple syrup until smooth and creamy.
Combine and Add Pecans:
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Stir in 1 cup of the chopped pecans.
Assemble the Pie:
- Spread the cream cheese and pecan mixture into the cooled pie crust, then sprinkle the remaining pecans evenly over the top.
Chill and Set:
- Chill the pie in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.